BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Troop 1 | Troops of Saint George - ECPv5.12.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Troop 1 | Troops of Saint George X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.tsg1.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Troop 1 | Troops of Saint George REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190213T005041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T010112Z UID:3919-1550309400-1550331000@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sat. 02/16/19 “Epiphanytide” Day of Recollection at Mater Dei DESCRIPTION:Day event – Class A uniforms \nOur troop day of reflection\, previously held in December of each year\, is coming up this Saturday the 16th.  As you may recall\, this change in plans was put into motion at the request of Fr. McDonnell during Advent\, and the date selected was ultimately by Fr. McDonnell in consultation with the pastor taking into consideration the other parish activities also ongoing. I plan on moving this event back to December for 2019.   Fr. McDonnell has provided the following agenda for the day for us:\n\n9:30                  Mass with Sermon\n10:15 to 10:45  Break\n10:45 to 11:15  Conference\n11:15 to  Noon  Outdoors\n12:00 to 12:20  Rosary\n12:20 to  1:00   Conference\n1:00   to  1:30   Lunch\n1:30   to  2:15  Outdoors\n2:15   to  2:30  Benediction\n\nWhile not part of the day of reflection\, per our discussion during the last camp out\, we will also:\n2:30   to  3:30  Inventory and Organize Camp Trailer\n\n\nI have let Fr McDonnell know that we are working on the apologetic achievement course and have targeted Easter to be the time when we all individually complete this course\, per our discussion during the last camp out.\n\nI will purchase lunch materials for this event\, which will consist of cold cuts\, chips\, drinks etc\, as we ordinarily have during our camp outs.  If you require specific foods\, please let me know and I will make sure we have some on hand.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/epiphanytide-day-of-recollection-at-mater-dei/ LOCATION:Mater Dei\, 2030 TX-356\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States GEO:32.8090337;-96.9184577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mater Dei 2030 TX-356 Irving TX 75060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 TX-356:geo:-96.9184577,32.8090337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T151940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T025730Z UID:3808-1550851200-1551002400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:02/22/19 to 02/24/19 - Camp at Meridian State Park - Hike\, Achievements\, Ranger-led Class DESCRIPTION:  \nHi All\,\n\nI have attached a spreadsheet with the current details on the camp.  I visited HQ this week and found it unsuitable for camping due to excessive standing water\, so we will be going to an alternative camping place:  Meridian State Park\, and we will be camping in the Cedar Ridge Youth Group Camp site.  The file below contains links to various maps of the park and emergency services.\n\nTSG 1 Campout February 22-24 2019 Details\n\nThis camp out we are going to hike the trails in the morning and work on advancement items after a Ranger led program about animals right after lunch on Saturday. So bring your current list of advancement items you have already completed\, and those you anticipate working on.\n\nI am checking with Fr. McDonnell on Mass for Saturday afternoon\, and will update you on any changes well prior to the weekend.\n\nYou will not have to personally pay any park camping fee for this trip\, that is covered by the Troop.  However\, because this camp is at the state park\, you will need to purchase a day use pass for each individual that is $5/person/day unless you have a park passport\, in which case the fee is waived (by the way\, the annual pass is 70/year and it gets you in all parks for free for everyone in your car.  If you visit 2 or more times anywhere\, it pays for itself\, or so I have found out.  You can buy a pass at the park if you like\, and any day use fees for this event will be waived).  That payment will need to be made by you when you register at the gate when you arrive.  Those arriving after the office at the park closes\, it is no problem\, you can address it Saturday morning.  I will give further instructions on late arrivals on Thursday the 21st.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet me know if you have problems with the spreadsheet file by texting me at 972 375-1934 and I will get a different file format to you .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/02-22-19-to-02-24-19-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:Meridian State Park (incorrect on MapQuest)\, 173 Park Road #7\, Meridian\, TX 76665\, Meridian\, TX\, 76665\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190324T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T153651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T152639Z UID:3809-1553270400-1553421600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:03/22/19 to 03/24/19 Camp - Hiking\, Remote Camping\, Camp Craft Skills DESCRIPTION:While we originally planned to visit Clear Creek Monastery this March\, that will not be possible this camp.  Should you wish to travel to Clear Creek\, I have asked Troops 5 and 31\, who I understand are planning to visit Clear Creek\, one in March\, one in April if some could tag along with them.  Contact me at 972 375 1934 if you wish to do this.\n\nDuring this camp we will establish our normal camp.  However\, on Saturday morning\, the seniors will  pack their backpacks with all they will need and hike about a mile out and establish a tent camp\, bringing all they will need with them\, including food and water\, tents\, etc.  Cadets not remote camping will work on camp craft skills\, till the backpackers are ready to leave\, then will begin a 3 mile hike and tag along with the backpackers until they arrive at their camp spot.  The younger cadets will then continue on their hike while the seniors will set up camp. Lunch on the trail.   All will join at the campfire Saturday night. We will focus on our goal of completing the apologetic AC for all participants and will also spend time to make sure that each cadet is in possession of their proper rank and patches.  Of course\, fishing is on as usual\, as will be foosball.  Registration open from 3/12-3/19.  Fee is standard $15/per person with $45/family cap.  We may have two loaner backpacks so if you would like to borrow one\, let Captain Toups know by 3/12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE:  Registration for this event will be open from 3/12 thru 3/19.  Please register within this window of time.\n\n\nPlease click on the following link for camp details: TSG 1 Campout March 22-24 2019 Details\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/03-22-19-to-03-24-19-multi-troops-camps-at-the-clear-creek-monastery-in-ok/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190416T125522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T125522Z UID:3941-1556046000-1556049600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Tue. 04/23/19: St. George Feast Day Mass DESCRIPTION:April 23 2019 Feast of St George\nWhat:  Mass at 7 pm at St Phillips the Apostle Catholic Church as we celebrate our feast day with a Mass said specifically for the TSG.\nLocation: 1897 W Main St\, Lewisville\, TX 75067\nRegistration Required?:  No.  Just show up timely.\nUniforms: Class A URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/tue-04-23-19-st-george-feast-day-mass/ LOCATION:St. Phillips the Apostle\, 1897 W Main St.\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T172700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T004633Z UID:3810-1556294400-1556445600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:04/26/19 to 04/28/19 - Camp: Flying... DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWhat:  Our monthly campout.\nLocation:  Will be about an hour NW of Mater Dei\, just northeast of Slidell\, TX on private property.  Here’s how to get there from Mater Dei:  https://goo.gl/maps/KZ8HdEJ7W2A2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this camp we will take turns in airplane flights\, reconnoitering the area around Akroville\, Airport\, a private airstrip owned by Tony and Julia Woods.  Not only will we individually fly\, but we will also lash together a working trebuchet or two and see if we can get other objects flying as well.  We will be camping on the Woods private property near the airstrip.  We will have 2 aircraft\, a 2-seater Piper Cub and a 4-seater T41\, one piloted by Capt Eric Gruchet\, the other by our host\, Mr Tony Woods.   We will also be making and flying kites Saturday afternoon.   We will make (for you to keep) sled\, or diamond\, or delta or maybe a conyne or tetrahedral kite if the wind is sufficient.\n\n\nNote 1\nWe will not have Mass this camp\, so plan your sacraments accordingly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote 2\nCamp costs are ordinary\, but  we will also be taking up a voluntary cash donation during the event of $5/ flying person to defray the cost of aircraft fuel.\n\n\nNote 3\nWe will make kites from white (or yellow or blue) trash bags so bring colored markers if you want to decorate your trash bag kite.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will make kites from dowels\, trash bags\, and packaging tape.  Bring your own (strong) string\, and 2″ wide packaging tape and we’ll supply the rest.\nHere is a site that gives and idea about this activity:  https://www.my-best-kite.com/how-to-make-a-kite.html\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required?  Yes\,  ordinary camp fees apply:  $15/person\, max of 3 persons/household.  Registration opens Monday 4/15  and closes one week later on Monday night 4/22/19 \n\n \nA draft agenda for the camp is attached.  I will update it and send a final version to each of you the week of the event.\n\n\nTSG 1 Campout Apr 26-28 2019 Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/04-26-19-to-04-28-19-camp-airplane-rides/ LOCATION:Akroville Airport\, 14110 Waide Rd.\, Slidell\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T172737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T141436Z UID:3811-1559318400-1559469600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:05/31/19 to 06/02/19 - Camp: Paddling\, Canoeing Races and Putzing at HQ DESCRIPTION:Typical camp schedule and fee.  RSVP requested.\n\n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDuring this camp we will establish our normal camp. This camp will focus on Paddling on the HQ Lake. We will have 6 canoes and life jackets and paddles enough for 18 to ride at any one time.\nEarly Saturday morning we will retrieve the game camera we set up a couple of months ago\, and do an early morning hike and critter observing. Late in the morning thru the rest of the day we\nwill have water sports on the pond. We will teach you how to paddle and you will get plenty of time on the water as we will have a grand canoeing races\, and may the best team win! Bring your\nown kayak or water craft if you wish. We will also begin some work on the existing fishing piers. Of course\, fishing is on as usual\, as will be foosball. Registration open from 5/21 thru wed\, 5/28\nFee is standard $15/per person with $45/family cap.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE:  Fr. McDonnell will join us and offer Confessions and the Sacrifice of the Mass\, so your Sunday obligation will be met!\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp schedule and details:\nTSG 1 Campout May 31 to June 2 2019 Details URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/05-31-19-to-06-02-19-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190522T143029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T141541Z UID:3959-1559986200-1560009600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sat. 06/08/19 Day Event - Benedictine Monastery of Thien Tam Blessed Sacrament Days DESCRIPTION:Free event but RSVP requested.\n\n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEach June for the last several years\, Troop 1\, along with others\, have spent a Saturday in June helping to make the Blessed Sacrament Days hosted by the Benedictine Monastery of Thien Tam a great success for the literally thousands of visitors they typically have by  busing tables and cleaning restrooms\, and in return\, the TSG gets some really excellent exposure to thousands of Catholics from all over\, and we the volunteers get to not only enjoy the Monastery and especially the Eucharistic Miracle chapel\, but we also get to enjoy some of the best site made Vietnamese food you can imagine.  Make no mistake about it\, this is a work day\, but it is a very good and rewarding workday.  This year\, the Blessed Sacrament Days run June  6-9\, and so like other years we are volunteering.\n\nSo\, I invite you to participate.  There is no cost\, just get yourself in Class A’s to the site (here is the location:  https://goo.gl/maps/WFq3PuUxznLHZzao6) and plan on staying from 9:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday the 8th of June or for as much of it as you  can.  Those of you who have stayed later in the evening on that Saturday have been able to experience the awesome procession in the evening.  Quite the thing to participate in.\n\nBecause Fr. Dominic at the monastery would like to get a rough idea of the number of TSG helpers within the next week\, please RSVP let me know if you and your boy(s) are planning on attending this year as soon as you can\, but no later than next Tuesday evening\, May 28th\, and sooner if you can.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sat-06-08-19-day-event-benedictine-monastery-of-thien-tam-blessed-sacrament-days/ LOCATION:Thien Tam Benedictine Monastery\, 13055 Co Rd 4271\, Kerens\, TX\, 75144\, United States GEO:32.000183;-96.1325366 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thien Tam Benedictine Monastery 13055 Co Rd 4271 Kerens TX 75144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13055 Co Rd 4271:geo:-96.1325366,32.000183 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T172851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190721T032219Z UID:3813-1564156800-1564308000@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:07/26/19 - 07/28/19: Service Camp - Rebuilding the Docks at HQ DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTypical camp schedule and fee\, although gates will be opened at 1700.  If you want to arrive earlier and know St. George Feast Day\, you should have no problem opening the lock. \nFr McDonnell we will there to hear Confessions and celebrate Mass Saturday afternoon.\n\nThe schedule is simple:  dock build starting early Saturday till done.  We need dads to bring their cordless drills.  We will have a generator and power saws\, so the dads need to think about gloves for them and their boys and to decide what level of involvement their cadet(s) will have; screw\, saw\, deck paint or all the above.\n\nThe Warners have been a true blessing to our troop by letting us use their wonderful land all these years\, and by maintaining it for us as well.  Our area is freshly mowed for every camp\, and that is not by coincidence.  This will be a great opportunity to do something for them in return.  This is not a completely selfless gift either\, since we will certainly make good use of these docks.  They are looking forward to us performing this renovation.  Let’s show up in numbers\, so we can do a job TSG1 is proud to call its own! URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sat-07-28-19-day-event-tbd/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T172942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T130926Z UID:3814-1566640800-1566651600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sat. 08/24/19 - Annual Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP directly to Captain Toups via text so we can have a head count for lunch supplies.  If you do not have his phone number\, please email him at troop1ofsaintgeorge@gmail.com.\n\nWe will have our annual planning day on Saturday August 24 from 10 am to 1 pm.  We will be once again meeting at the Porters where the pool awaits and we can grill burgers\, etc for lunch.\n\nBring swim suits and towels if you wish to swim.  Since this is not a camping event\, fathers may bring adults beverage of their choice.\n\nThis year we will focus on structuring advancement and finalizing our calendar.  We will not go past 1 pm. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sat-08-24-19-yearly-planning-meeting-tbd/ LOCATION:Porters’ residence\, 1425 Broadmoor Lane\, Irving\, TX\, United States GEO:32.829;-96.954222 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Porters’ residence 1425 Broadmoor Lane Irving TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1425 Broadmoor Lane:geo:-96.954222,32.829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20180815T150221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T173107Z UID:3802-1569600000-1569751200@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:09/27/19 to 09/29/19 – Camp: DFW Troops Human Foosball Tourney/Advancement Camp at TSG1 HQ DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nWe will have a human foosball tourney with multiple North Texas troops in the morning. In the afternoon we will have three rotating stations focusing on fire-building\, knife and cutting (with some firewood cutting/splitting) and knots.  We will have Reconciliation and the Sacrifice of the Mass at this camp.  That Saturday evening\, we will have a flag retirement ceremony so we can practice for our Nov. 11 Porters’s Veterans Day event\, and we will also learn and perform a blessed objects retirement\, so bring your tattered flags\, broken rosaries\, tattered prayer cards\, and other similar blessed objects and learn to properly lay them to rest. \n  \n  URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/09-28-18-to-09-30-18-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191020T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190820T122703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T124456Z UID:4000-1571414400-1571565600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:10/18/10 - 10/20/19 Camp: North TX Shootout at TSG31 HQ DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 10/01/19 \n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails to come. \n  \nSaturday sacraments. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/10-18-10-10-20-19-camp-north-tx-shootout-at-tsg31-hq/ LOCATION:TSG31 HQ\, 1835 True Rd.\, Olney\, TX\, 76374\, United States GEO:33.2799179;-98.6549516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG31 HQ 1835 True Rd. Olney TX 76374 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1835 True Rd.:geo:-98.6549516,33.2799179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190820T124239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T004240Z UID:4002-1573286400-1573318800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sat. 11/09/19 Day Event: Veterans' Day/Flag Retirement Ceremony at Porter's Army/Navy DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 10/21/19 \nFree event but please RSVP/register for planning purposes. \n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWith TSG5\, 31\, 33\, 1171 (Waco\, TX) \n  \nSaturday\, Nov 9.\, 2019 will be the next Veterans Day celebration at Porter’s Army/Navy.  Porter’s Army/Navy is located here:  https://goo.gl/maps/KPax8icEkaeQcK2e7   As in the last several years\, TSG 1 invites you to participate\, and assist if you can\,  in some or all of this event.  Not only does this event honor veterans\, but more importantly\, prepares care packages and raises funds to send those care packages to active service personnel worldwide.  100% of the funds raised goes directly into paying postage to ship 10 lb boxes of goodies overseas to soldiers serving now.\n\nAs in years past\,  the role of various TSG troops has been:\n\n1) To man the paintball booth (just about the largest fundraiser at the event\, second only to the helecopter ride\, I think.)\n2) To sell raffle tickets for a M*A*S*H helecopter ride.  Cpt Gruchet has once again secured the craft\, which he will fly in the day of the event and fly out after it is over.\n3) To prepare flags to retire\, and most importantly\, to\n4)  Organize and execute the Flag Retirement Ceremony.\n\nDate:                    Saturday\, 11/9/19 from 9 am to 4 pm.\nBooths Manned:   from about 10 am to 4 pm (except for the flag retirement ceremony practice and ceremony itself)\nPractice:               meet at 12:30 just to the west of the church parking lot where the noise of the crowd won’t affect the practice.\nFlag Retirement:  2 to 3 pm or so.\n \nVolunteering:  What can you do?  The main tasks are listed below.  Think you can let me know by say about thursday Nov 7 what participation your troop can be counted on?  Thanks Gentlemen.\n\nDocuments:\n\n2019 11 09 Porters Vets Day Fire Pit \nTSG1 Flag Retirement Ceremony \n2019 11 09 Helicopter LZ URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sat-11-09-19-day-event-veterans-day-flag-retirement-ceremony-at-porters-army-navy/ LOCATION:Porter’s Army Navy\, 600 E. Irving Blvd.\, Irving\, TX\, United States GEO:32.813406;-96.940105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Porter’s Army Navy 600 E. Irving Blvd. Irving TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 E. Irving Blvd.:geo:-96.940105,32.813406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190820T125159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191130T191826Z UID:4003-1575648000-1575799200@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:12/06/19 - 12/08/19 Camp: Contio (TSG1\, 5\, 33\, 77)- North TX Obstacle Course at TSG1 HQ DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 11/11/19 – typical schedule and cost \n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee links below for details:\nTSG1 HQ labelled map \nDetailed Camp Site \n2019 Obstacle Course Campout assignments URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/12-06-19-12-08-19-camp-contio-north-tx-obstacle-course-at-tsg1-hq/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20190820T130317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T001223Z UID:4005-1576920600-1576940400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sat. 12/21/19 Day Event: TSG1 Advent Retreat at Mater Dei DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTSG1: Our Advent TSG 1 Day of Reflection will take place as planned this Saturday at Mater Dei. We will start with Mass together at 9:30 then to the Hall for 2 conferences by Fr. McDonnell\, then lunch (provided) and a third conference.  The day will end at 3 following a short awards ceremony. See you there! URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sat-12-21-19-day-event-tsg1-advent-retreat-at-mater-dei/ LOCATION:Mater Dei\, 2030 TX-356\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States GEO:32.8090337;-96.9184577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mater Dei 2030 TX-356 Irving TX 75060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 TX-356:geo:-96.9184577,32.8090337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200103T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T224335Z UID:4061-1579345200-1579366800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:1/18/20 day Event: Dallas March for Life with Mater Dei DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nFree event \nTo reserve seats on Mater Dei buses\, please register ASAP as they are limited: \nmaterdeiparish.com/marchforlife \n11:45 am Buses depart from Mater Dei\n12:30 pm March begins at the Cathedral and ends\nat the Earl Cabell Federal Courthouse\n4:00 pm Buses re-load at Cathedral and return to\nMater Dei URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/1-18-20-day-event-dallas-march-for-life-with-mater-dei/ LOCATION:Mater Dei\, 2030 TX-356\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States GEO:32.8090337;-96.9184577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mater Dei 2030 TX-356 Irving TX 75060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 TX-356:geo:-96.9184577,32.8090337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200103T214913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T011633Z UID:4058-1579881600-1580032800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:1/24/20-1/26/20 Camp: Harvesting our Dinner - Forestburg\, TX DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration open.  Typical camp schedule and fees. \n  \nGeneral Orientation of the Event \nThe Goal \nThe goal of this camp is to allow everyone to learn how to build and set snares\, to learn to identify animal sign in the wild\, and to learn to stalk animals and observe them in the wild while not disturbing them.  Most of the snares and traps will be targeting small game:  rabbits\, coyotes\, bobcat\, squirrel\, raccoon\, etc.  We also will have two different type of hog traps operational\, one cage trap with guillotine door and one large round trap.  In addition\, we will be bating several areas using corn and ‘hog pipes’.   This will be a hands on camp.  You will set snares and traps and I guarantee (I guaaroooonnntttteeeeee\, as Justin Wilson used to say) you will have fun. \nWe will be doing extensive woods walking this weekend.  Make sure you bring good boots and long pants and shirts.  The woods are pretty accessible\, but you will be doing brushcrashing\, so make sure your clothing is up to the toughness needed to protect you. \nFriday nite will be setting traps and snares\, and restocking the feeders for the hog traps.  No gun hunting is expected Friday nite.  Saturday will be extensive training on building and setting traps\, doing so\, and running traps already set. \n  \nHog Hunting\nSaturday nite will include breaking into small groups for stalking and attempting to observe wildlife.  We will have some nite vision equipment (bring yours if you have it)\, and there are several deer blinds on the property.  However\, we will be walking trails and sitting in wait for game at nite.  This will entail quiet skills\, and necessitate that you wear adequate clothing to stay warm.    This will be done in small groups so that all can take advantage of the event.  There will be hunting for hogs\, so if you desire to hunt hog\, we will dedicate explicit areas for that event so as to maintain safety for all participants.  Any hogs that are killed will be field dressed and quartered\, etc Sunday morning.  Therefore if it is your desire to kill a hog\, then bring your own weapon and ammo\, and be prepared to process your kill.  In other words\, bring your knives and if you have a tree rig to hang the hog from\, bring it along with the ice chests and plastic bags you will need to bring your meat home.  You may wish to bring ice as well if you feel like you will be successful in your hunt.  There is boo koo sign of hog\, so if you don’t kill one\, it is not for lack of wild hog. \n  \nClick on link below for detailed schedule and camp info:\n2020 01 24 Trapping and Hunting Camp at Braziel’s Details URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/1-24-20-1-26-20-camp-harvesting-our-dinner-forestburg-tx/ LOCATION:Charles Zipper’s Family Place\, 2453 Dye Mound Rd\, Forestburg\, TX\, 76239-3154\, United States GEO:33.5653841;-97.585895 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charles Zipper’s Family Place 2453 Dye Mound Rd Forestburg TX 76239-3154 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2453 Dye Mound Rd:geo:-97.585895,33.5653841 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200104T011838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T230114Z UID:4064-1582891200-1583056800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:02/28/20 - 03/01/20 Camp: Skeet Shoot\, UD Astronomy Class\, Fishing at TSG1 HQ DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThere will be no Mass offered at this camp. \nHello all\, \nDr. Richard Olenick\, physics professor and professor of astronomy from the University of Dallas will be leading our astronomy teaching friday nite.  He was going to come to our campout friday nite to show us the stars but things came up and so now we are going to meet him at the UD observatory where he has their 16″ telescope set up and thru which we will be observing the heavens.  He will join us soon at an upcoming campout\, but this time\, we will go to his place.\n\nI will need your feedback on you participation at the UD observatory as soon as I can so that we can have a good head count for Dr. Olenick.  This is true even if you cannot make the campout but do wish to make the observatory event.    Please let me know of your participation as soon as you can but no later than Tuesday nite\, Feb 25 (yep\, fat tuesday).  You can sign  up\, providing a note in the relevant section when you purchase your campout\, send me a text at 972 375-1934 or call me at the same number and let me know.  Camp Fee is standard:  $15/person\, capped at $45 for 3 or more persons per family.\n \nThank you for your attention to this matter.\n\nConsequently\,  Our Schedule is modified from Normal.  Our new schedule for this camp only is:\n \nFriday\, Feb 28\nNoon- Camp gates open for camp set up\n6:00 pm-  Travel to UD Observatory on the UD campus in Irving.  Gate to camp will be locked during our absence\, so things will be secure.\n8:00pm-  Dr. Olenick will show us the heavens including observing things thru the 16′ telescope.  We will conclude the observations with the Rosary and head back to camp.\n\nSaturday 2/29\n6:00   Angelus\n7:30- reveille\n8:00- Raise the Colors and Morning Prayer\n8:15- Breakfast\n9:00  Morning hike to retrieve game camera photos\n10:00  Skeet Shoot on the Dam\nNoon;   Angelus and Lunch\n\n1:00 pm  Fishing Tournament/2.5 mile perimeter hike\n3:00 pm  Divine Mercy Chaplet\n5:00 pm  Prepare Supper- Each person make their own bum suppers with supplied materials\n6:00 pm  Angelus and Lowering of the Colors.\n6:30 pm  Supper\n7:30 pm  Cobbler and Dutch Oven Desserts\n8:00 pm  Campfire\n11:00 pm Lights out\n\nSunday\, 3/1\n6:00 am  Angelus\n7:30: am reville\n8:00 am  Morning prayer\n8:30 am  Pancake and Sausage Breakfast\n9:30 am  Fishing/Hiking\n11:00 am Close Camp URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/02-28-20-03-01-20-camp-skeet-shoot-and-astronomy-at-tsg1-hq/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200104T014519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T233420Z UID:4066-1587805200-1587834000@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:04/25/20 Day Event - Fishing with "Mr. Crappie" DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDay activity.  Free event. \nDear members\, \nUnfortunately\, both our Machanicamp and Thien Tam Family camps have been cancelled for fairly obvious reasons.  Nonetheless\, our boys (and dads) are certainly starting to feel the effects of cabin fever. See below for our alternate\, awesome plan! \nChris\, the HQ landowner is giving us access to his pond anytime until normalcy resumes.  This is a great way to safely get some fresh air.  A semi-pro angler who fishes his pond caught 30 fish just a couple of weeks ago and said that he hadn’t seen that kind of fishing since the 80’s! \nWhen going on your own\, use either the regular gate or the one by the water tower.  The code to the gate lock is St. George’s feast day\, April 23\, or 0423.  Please make sure to lock it behind you\, linking it to another lock.  Other people have their own locks\, and interlocking them gives us all access. \nRandom people seem to use his pond occasionally.  If you see anyone else there\, please notify Eric Gruchet at 214-213-0216 and he will pass it on to Chris who will decide if he wants to check it out or not.  Some have his permission\, some do not. \nALTERNATE\, AWESOME PLAN FOR SAT. 04/25/20: \nWe will have none other than Wally Marshall\, “Mr. Crappy” come give everyone a lesson and fish with us!!!  He’s super nice guy who lives 3 miles from HQ.  He said he will have goodie-bags for everyone\, t-shirts and what-nots.  He is very excited to be able to be doing this and was the one thanking us profusely! \nFor those of you who do not know who “Mr. Crappie” is\, click on the links below.  If you have ever bought any fishing gear anywhere\, you have seen his name.  We will have our very own superstar of fishing! \nhttps://www.mrcrappie.com/ \nhttps://www.crappieexpo.com/ \nhttps://www.wired2fish.com/news/crappie-expo-2020-destination-announced/ \nPlease plan on arriving to be set up by the pond at 0900 for a very educative and fun day of fishing! \nWe WILL be observing proper social distancing for this event\, so there should be no fears with compliance with suggested health directives.   Further\, we will not be sharing ANY supplies for safety reasons.  Let’s be responsible in the way we “gather”.  The troop will not provide anything except the opportunity to get to the outdoors.  Bring your own drinks\, lunches\, sunblock\, spare rods\, and whatever supplies you may need. \nPlan on entering through the water tanks gate on the southeast corner\, south from the regular gate.  Park inside the gate and walk from there\, or further down the path if you have the right vehicle to do so and the ground is dry enough.  Plenty of parking areas closer to the pond. \nMr. Crappie needs to know how many people will attend so he can bring enough “goodies and t-shirts”. Trust me\, kids will get a kick about wearing a “Mr. Crappy” t-shirt… \nPlease register asap. \nLet’s get out\, get some fresh air\, learn\, and have good fun fishing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/03-27-20-03-29-20-camp-mechanicamp-at-tsg1-hq/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200104T031245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200104T031245Z UID:4070-1590768000-1590919200@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:05/29/20-05/31/20 Camp: Orienteering at TSG1 HQ DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails to come URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/05-29-20-05-31-20-camp-orienteering-at-tsg1-hq/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200628T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200104T031811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T004538Z UID:4072-1593093600-1593338400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:06/25/20-06/28/20 Long Camp: High Adventure - Canoeing the Buffalo River DESCRIPTION:YOU MUST CONTACT CAPTAIN TOUPS ASAP IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING AND HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET.  Planning is far advanced\, but it is possible to join the group\, provided you do so by Tuesday\, June 23.  Contact Captain Toups at 972 375-1934 for more information. \n\n \n \n RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOur end of year High Adventure Trip down a portion of the Buffalo River in north central Arkansas is on.  We will be leaving individually in the wee hours of Thursday\, June 25 and rendezvous at the Carver Campground by early afternoon.  We will get on the water Thursday afternoon at 1400\, and begin our 3 day\, slow float trip down the Buffalo river to Baker’s Ford\, a trip of approximately 26 miles.  Along the way we will be fishing and primitive camping along the river.  Should be great fun! \nWe will reach our destination before noon on Sunday for campers to be home by Sunday evening\, June 28.  To accomplish this trip\, we will be packing lightly\, taking only what we need for the 4 days\, three night trip\, and all but about 16 hours of it will be on the river. \nThe troop will not provide any supplies but a first aid kid and a sat phone for emergencies. \nYou will be responsible for your own supplies and 4 days of  of canoe rental at $150/family + split cost of sat. phone (TBD). \nDIRECTIONS:\nSimply enter Carver Campground (White Township\, AR) in Google Maps or Waze.  It is a 6:45 trip from Irving. WARNING for iPhone users: the iPhone map does not know Carver campground. \nFor those who wish\, and if the timing works\, bring a change of Sunday clothes (and deodorant!) to keep in your car.  There is an FSSP Sunday Mass at noon near Little Rock on the road back to Dallas. \nAs a suggestion and to make sure we think of everything\, click on the following link to a list 1st Lt. Fusselman has compiled from his last 6 Buffalo River trips experience: Buffalo River Checklist – Improved for Next Canoe Trip \n \n  \nAdditional suggestions: \n\nSwim pants (your knees will be red after day 1 if only wearing swim shorts).\nSwim shoes.\nWater straw (Sawyer Straw\, $20 at Walmart).\nMREs for lunch on the river (Amazon)\nWalmart has a selection of dehydrated-just-add-water meals but they require hot water (dinner?)\nContractor bags are a cheap alternative to wet bags.\nIf you intend on fishing the river\, anyone over 16 needs a license ($16/3 days or $25/7 days):\nhttps://www.takemefishing.org/arkansas/fishing-license/?&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLH3BRApEiwAqX9arXKnHsiGwBlT7GUYmdLxgZm9o17A2Dt3s9MBUR8BC5wQu8Da1WUA4RoCrloQAvD_BwE\nOr download the AGFC app (AR Game and Fishing Commission) URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/06-25-20-06-28-20-long-camp-high-adventure-floating-the-buffalo-river/ LOCATION:Carver Campground\, White Township\, AR\, 72685\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200726T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200104T032501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T005151Z UID:4074-1595606400-1595757600@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:07/24/20-07/26/20 Camp: The Great Floating Dock Build at TSG1 HQ DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Great Floating Dock Build at HQ\nTaking place on the weekend of July 25-27 at HQ\, we will convert the human foosball court to a floating swim dock. Of course\, we will need to add some flotation!  But\, come and join us.  Cordless tools such as drill with star bits and maybe a circular saw or two will be helpful.  Typical campout.  No fee for this campout! URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/07-24-20-07-26-20-camp-the-great-floating-dock-build-at-tsg1-hq/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200927T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200905T152509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T224326Z UID:4249-1601049600-1601200800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:09/25/20-09/27/20 Camp: "Back 2 Basics" at the LBJ Grasslands DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat:  Our new camping year is upon us.  We will be joining TSG 33 for a joint Camp at Clear Lake Campground\, LBJ National Grasslands for a Back 2 Basics camp:  learn knifes safety\, fire starting\, knot tying\, and water purification.\nWhere:  Clear Lake National Grasslands\, FS 928\, Alvord\, Wise County\, TX. Located about an hour from Mater Dei to the NW:  https://goo.gl/maps/HCygLBGJ1sxyY8rj9\nWhen:   4 pm Friday\, thru 11 am Sunday\, Sept 25-27\, 2020\nFood:    Friday nite is on you\, the troop will purchase food for the campout.  You will need your mess kits.\nCost:     $15/person or  $45/family(max)  Please pay on the TSG 1 Website.\n\n\nWhat you will need:  Bring your knife\, Rosary\, Field Manual (if you have one) and the things in the attached itinerary.\n\nSacraments:  Fr. McDonnell will hear confessions and say Mass Saturday Afternoon:  NOTE:  If you or your son(s) wish to serve Mass\, please let Capt Toups know before Friday.\n\nSign up and RSVP (if not attending)at the link above.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for the year if you have not already done so (right here on the website)!\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp schedule\, location and details at the link below:\n\n092520 Camp Document\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/09-25-20-camp-lbj-grasslands/ LOCATION:LBJ Grasslands\, Clear Lake National Grasslands\, FS 928\, Alvord\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201025T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200905T153607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T145723Z UID:4252-1603382400-1603620000@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:10/22/20-10/25/20 Camp: Multi-Troops (7!) Campout at Clear Creek Monastery DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nSpecial cost for this one: $20/camper\, ($60 family max). \nHi folks\, \nHere is a .pdf of the file that contains the agenda for the weekend: 2020.10.22 Multi Troop Contio at Clear Creek Monastery\nHow to get there:  From Mater Dei\, drive about 4.5 hours using the directions in this link:  https://goo.gl/maps/JYTKPJQbfpCK61h6A\n\nMeals:  If you arrive in the evening\, you are on your own for that meal\, but food will be purchased and prepared jointly for the troop for the remaining meals.\n\nWhere to camp:  Camp site will be in a field about 20 minutes SE of the monastery building itself.  Note on the annotated photos that are part of the agenda file (attached) where our troop is to camp.  Set up your tents in our general area\, as outlined on the maps. We will be doing a lot of walking after dark\, so bring a good flashlight\, batteries\, and dress accordingly\n\n.\nBe aware that if you rely on phone service for mapping you will get lost\, as once you head east out of Wagoner\, Ok\, service becomes very spotty.  Print out the maps and take them in the car with you.\n\nWe are going to be doing:  blacksmithing\, knife and hatchet throwing\, orienteering\, and firewood cutting.  So\, bring good work gloves\, your compass\, and a sharp knife.\nWe will be heading to the Monastery several times a day\, some to take part in the liturgy of the hours\, some to hear a talk from a Monk\, and some to attend Mass with the Monks.  Make sure you are prepared with rosary in hand.\n\nI personally will be departing from Mater Dei after son Peter gets finished with a class on Thursday\, Oct 22 at around 11 am.  I am planning to arrive at the camp area on the Monastery property  by 5 as I want to be able to set up in the daylight.  That means if you wish or need to contact me\, I will be reachable pretty surely until about 4 pm on Thursday.  After that\, I doubt seriously that I will be able to receive a phone signal for the remainder of the stay.\n\nEmergency Services:  the closest is in Wagoner not far from the Super Walmart.  Check out the maps..\n\nIf you have not signed up for this camp on the web page\, please do so by Wednesday afternoon as I will be purchasing food.  Let me know how many of you there will be and approximately when you will be arriving\, and when you plan on departing.  It helps a lot in the planning.\n\nDonation for the Monastery:  Bring a contribution for the monastery as you deem fit. We will make a formal presentation of our collective gift.  You\, of course\,  are under no obligation to make a donation\, but please consider doing so\, either privately to the guestmaster\, or jointly with the TSG.   Also\, they have an excellent gift shop and you may wish to avail yourselves of what they have.  It is not cheap\, but they have an excellent assortment of spiritual books and lots of religious articles that you may find that you can’t live without.  They appreciate your patronage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/10-22-20-10-25-20-camp-multi-troops-campout-at-clear-creek-monastery/ LOCATION:Clear Creek Monastery\, 5804 W Monastery Rd.\, Hulbert\, OK\, 74441\, United States GEO:36.030267;-95.1919507 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clear Creek Monastery 5804 W Monastery Rd. Hulbert OK 74441 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5804 W Monastery Rd.:geo:-95.1919507,36.030267 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20200905T154456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T160702Z UID:4254-1605283200-1605434400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:11/13/20-11/15/20 Camp: North Texas Shootout in Olney\, TX with Troops 1\, 31\, 33\, 77 DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n1.  THERE IS NO PRIEST AVAILABLE TO JOIN US\, SO RECONCILIATION AND MASS WON’T BE HELD AT THE CAMP LOCATION.  That said\, Mass is at 8:30 in Olney on Sunday morning ( 11 miles NW of or 15 min distant from the Camp location\, by these directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ywUhoe7P2WuuRtdY7) and a second mass will be held at 11:00 am at St Mary’s Catholic church in Graham\, TX located about 18 mi (25 min) SSE of the camp (https://goo.gl/maps/D74fsLaUvggJoZ116).  We will break camp a bit earlier so that folks can get to Mass with their families if they wish.\n2.  Here is a link to a map to the exact location of the camp near Olney\, Tx which is located about 135 miles NW of Dallas at  a private ranch\, and directions to it are found here:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS\n3.  Arrive any time Friday\, the gate is unlocked .  Capt. Toups expects to arrive around 4 pm but there is nothing to stop your earlier arrival.  Bring your guns\, ammo\, and fishing rod if you like.\n4.  Emergency Services:  Olney is in Young County.  The nearest emergency room is in Olney (15 min NW from camp) at the Olney Hamilton Hospital.    Here is the contact info:  +19405645521 https://olneyhamiltonhospital.com/services/emergency-care/\nYoung County Sherriff’s Office:  +19405491555 located at 315 N Cliff Rd\, Graham\, TX   about 25 minutes SSE from camp.  Here is a map to the sheriffs’ dept:  https://goo.gl/maps/Tm6d3HnEoJRr19F97\n5.  We will have a TSG sign at the entrance to the property off the dirt county road.  I recommend you arrive in the daylight as it will far easier find True Road\, and the entrance to the private property off of True Road to set up and get situated if you are not having to do it in the dark.  Cell phone coverage is spotty\, so best print out physical maps to the camp and bring them with you\, as you should for maps to the Catholic church should you decide to attend Mass on Sunday morning locally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTroops Participating:  1 (about 20 of us total) and troops 31\, 33\, and 77\nApprox. number of folks:  60 total\nGuns:  Bring your own and bring ammunition if you have them and wish to do so.\nGuns for competition:  we will focus the competition using 22 pistols and rifles.  Will also do some skeet shooting with shotguns\n\nDads:  IF you have experience teaching firearms training and handling\, please volunteer to help teach the cadets.\nCost:   Cost will be $15/person\, or $45/family max.  Also\, please be aware that we will take up a collection ($5/person or .22 cal or shotgun ammo equivalent)  to offset the use of the .22 cal ammo and shotgun shells and skeet for the event.\n\n Here’s what will happen.\n\nFriday:\n  Arrive any time during the day\, but come fed.\n  8 pm.  Campfire;  Smore’s and Rosary\n\nSaturday\n 7::00 Revile\n\n 7:30  Morning Prayer and Flag Raising\n\n 7:45  Breakfast\n\n 8:45  Start Rotation of Activities\n          Group 1:  Gun Safety and Gun firing\n          Group 2   Gun Building and cleaning.\n          Group 3   Hike to N End of Property and Back\n\n10:00 am\n\n          Group 1:  Hike to N End of Property and Back\nGroup 2   Gun Safety and Gun firing.\n\n          Group 3   Gun Building and cleaning\n\n11:15 am\n\n\n          Group 1:  Gun Building and cleaning\nGroup 2   Hike to N End of Property and Back\nGroup 3\,   Gun Safety and Gun firing.\n\n12:30 pm  Lunch\n\n1:30 pm   Shooting Competition\n                Flag prep for Flag Retirement during evening campfire\n4:00  pm  Prepare dinner dessert competition entries.\n\n5:30  pm  Vespers and Lowering the Colors\n6:30 pm   Pulled Pork BBQ.  Meat provided\, each troop will provide a bread and side item for all.\n8:00 pm   Campfire:\n                Captain Appointments\n                Dessert Competition\n                Rosary\n\n10:00       Night Hike\n11:00       Lights Out\n\nSunday\n  7:30 am Reveille\n  8:00 am Morning Prayer\n  8:30 am  Breakfast- lite breakfast\, coffee and oatmeal or other similar lite fare.\n  10:00 am  Break Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless.\n\n\nPRIMA INTER PARES\nPARATI SEMPER URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/11-13-20-11-15-20-camp-north-texas-shootout-in-olney-tx/ LOCATION:Olney\, TX private ranch\, https://goo.gl/maps/DCJxEjsySKnNh9NW8\, Onley\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210106T183611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T022129Z UID:4313-1610890200-1610902800@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Sun. 01/17/21 Outdoors Parish Hospitality and Fundraiser Event at Mater Dei DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHi All\, \n01/16/21 UPDATE \nFirst Event:  Sunday\, 1/17.  Brisket Wrap Sales \nWe will be selling premade brisket wraps with grilled peppers and onions tomorrow.  The brisket was cooked by the Knights of Columbus and I will be reheating it Sunday morning.  I presume that we will have about 100 wraps to sell\, based on the fact that we have two whole briskets to slice and prepare.  We will sell them for 2/$5.  I have all the necessary items\, but need help.  This is a fund raiser for the troop.\nWhat I need from you:  Bring you and your son(s) in the best uniforms you have and arrive around 1:30 so we can set things up and work out a schedule.  We will be serving for likely about an hour.  Cleanup will be virtually unnecessary.  All food will be pre-wrapped and heated\, with minimal condiments (sliced jalapeno peppers\, various sauces) and all we need to do is pretty much to exchange the food for cash.  \n \nSecond Event:  Sunday 1/17.  Flag Ceremony Training.    Mr. William Safford\, member of St. Basil the Great\, and also a Marine Cadet drill instructor for 30 years has graciously agreed to hold a flag ceremony training specifically for our troop.  It will start at 3:30 at Mater Dei and last about an hour and a half.  Should be excellent training. We will be done in time to attend 5:30 pm Mass if you like.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the cost for Events 1 and 2?:  Nothing\,\nWhat do you need to bring?  Class A uniform\, or as close to it as you can get.\nDo you need to sign up?:  Yes.  Sign up available above. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/sun-01-17-21-outdoors-parish-hospitality-and-fundraiser-event-at-mater-dei/ LOCATION:Mater Dei\, 2030 TX-356\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States GEO:32.8090337;-96.9184577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mater Dei 2030 TX-356 Irving TX 75060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 TX-356:geo:-96.9184577,32.8090337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210124T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210106T002604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T180342Z UID:4308-1611331200-1611482400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:01/22/21 - 01/24/21 Camp CANCELLED - Covid ravages within our ranks DESCRIPTION:CAMP CANCELLED\n\n\nThis campout will focus on two separate items:  \n                        1)  Learning to use shepherd’s slings and how to lash (so we can build tripods and eventually\, trebuchets).\n                        2) Your Chef’s hat:  The troop will supply all the raw materials for the meals\, but each family will be responsible for preparing their own meals.  A meal plan will be available Tuesday night (1/19) so you can be thinking about it.\n\nSacraments?  Yes\, Fr. McDonnell has confirmed that he will be hearing confessions and saying Mass Saturday afternoon.\n \nSign up is now open for this camp.  Camp will run from Friday night and end at 10 am Sunday. \nVanAlstyne has had less than 0.10″ rain since Jan 1\, so we can expect pretty dry conditions to camp.  Long range forecast calls for lows in the low 40’s and highs partly cloudy and in the upper 50’s. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/01-22-21-01-24-21-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:TSG1 Camp HQ\, Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map\, Van Alstyne\, TX\, United States GEO:33.4214995;-96.5772109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TSG1 Camp HQ Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map Van Alstyne TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Click on the green "TSG1 Camp HQ" title above for detailed directions and parking instructions - IGNORE the google map:geo:-96.5772109,33.4214995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210127T141914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T141914Z UID:4343-1612605600-1612616400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:Day Activity Sat. 02/06/21: Shepherd's Slings\, Marshmallow War\, and Advancements at Mater Dei DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nHello Gentlemen\, \n\nDue to the decision to cancel the Jan campout\, I thought it would be good to have an event on a Saturday\, Feb 6.\n\nWhat:  learn to use Shepherd’s slings effectively.  Shephard’s slings made of paracord and leather and ammo (marshmallows\, yep\, no kidding) provided.  Here’s the link to the site that we obtained a bunch of the slings from:  https://www.shepherdsling.com       Also\, we will be spending some time getting the boy’s records on advancement updated.\nHow:  Here is a great YouTube video that gives really good example of 6 techniques to use a shepherd’s sling:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6kdRs4x1fs\nWhere:  Mater Dei Catholic Church from 10am to 1 pm. We will start in the St. Mathias room\, and then move outside to the parking lot\, or if is dry\, to the field behind the rectory.\n             Note that Mass is commonly celebrated at 9 am Saturday morning\, and you are welcome to attend that prior to the activities.\nLunch?:  Provided- Sandwiches\, etc..\nCost:  Nothing.\nWhat if the weather is inclement?:    We will do the activities in the St. Mathias room\, so come on down\, rain or shine.\n\nWhen do you need to sign up:  registration is open on this page now.\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/day-activity-sat-02-06-21-shepherds-slings-marshmallow-war-and-advancements-at-mater-dei/ LOCATION:Mater Dei\, 2030 TX-356\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States GEO:32.8090337;-96.9184577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mater Dei 2030 TX-356 Irving TX 75060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 TX-356:geo:-96.9184577,32.8090337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T100000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210106T002752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T155709Z UID:4309-1614355200-1614506400@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:02/26/21 - 02-28-21 Camp: Cooking\, Knots & Lashing\, Shephard's Sling DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHi Folks\, \nGreat news.  We are camping a mere 30 minutes north of Mater Dei on Lake Lewisville\, in Hickory Creek Park.  This is a corps of engineers run park\, and we will be staying in the primative camping area for  camps 1\, 2\, and 3.\nThe campsites are well drained\, and accessible.  We will have no problems even in the case of rain.  However\, we must pack our stuff in from the parking area to the camps is about 100 yds.  The parking area in paved\, and is closed to campers other than ourselves.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere is a map from Mater Dei to the actual camp spot:\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/wZJuEKAD2A1XM16m7\n\n\nWhat:      Camp focusing on Cooking\, Knots & Lashing\, Shephard’s sling use.  Troop will supply food\, and all of the cooking pots and pans and aluminum foil that the troop has.  You must cook your own (on the fire) and if you want to use your own                                   cookware\, bring it.  \n\n               \nWhen:      Friday\, 2/26-Sunday\, 2/28\, 2021\n\n \nWhere:     Primitive Area Camps 1\, 2 and 3 area at Hickory Creek Park. \n \nCost:        Park Entrance Fee:  Nothing\n \nRegister: On the Troop web page.  Even if you have already paid (many did in anticipation of January’s cancelled camp)\, register on the web site and let me know how many of you are coming.  If you don’t have credit from a previous camp\, then the cost is Camp Fee:  $15/per person\, $45 max/family.\n \nSacraments:  Fr. McDonnell will hear confessions and offer the Sacrifice of the Mass for us Saturday afternoon.\n\nMeals:     Friday- on your own.\n                Saturday & Sunday Breakfast:  will have eggs\, sausage\, hash brown potatoes\, cheese\, condiments\, and cold things such as fruit\, granola bars\,\n                Saturday Lunch- will have sandwich bread\, cold cuts\, cheese\, lettuce\, mayo and mustard\, chips\, and Gatorade/tea to drink.\n                Saturday Supper:  Makings of aluminum foil (bum) suppers- a meat (chicken\, meat balls\, or hamburger)\, potatoes\, onions\, etc. and hot apple cider\n\n                Hot Water- will be available all day so that anyone can have access to hot coffee\, hot chocolate\, hot tea\, or hot water.\n                Hot Cider- available all day.\n\nWeather:  Cool to cold\, looking good Friday\, cloudy and may rain Saturday night\, and may rain Sunday.  Dress appropriately.\n\nPark Restrictions:  \n            1)  We CAN gather firewood.  \n            2)  We WILL have to pack our gear in about 100yds.  Bring a cart.\n            3)  We WILL do a service project of stacking some of the wood at the camp.\n            4)  Camp Entrance Locked- no entry between 10 pm and 6 AM.  Camp Exit is always open.\n \nFull agenda\, maps\, etc.- see the attached acrobat file.\n \n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/02-26-21-02-28-21-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:Primitive Area Camps 1\, 2 and 3 area at Hickory Creek Park\, https://goo.gl/maps/wZJuEKAD2A1XM16m7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210106T002820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T002323Z UID:4310-1616770800-1616929200@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:03/26/21 - 03/28/21 Carpentry Camp on Lake Lewisville DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\nFather McDonnell will be present for Confessions and Mass on Saturday Afternoon.\nThis camp will occur\, rain or shine\, will open at 3 on Friday afternoon\, and end at 11 on Sunday morning.\nCost:  Standard $15/person\, $45 max per family.\n\n\nPlease RSVP for this camp the week of March 16\, whether or not you intend to participate.\n\nGentlemen\, we will be heading to Hickory Creek Campground on Lake Lewisville.  Here is a link from Mater Dei to the exact location in the park that we will be camping:  https://goo.gl/maps/8y8zucszykb7nF2U7\n\nWe will access the primitive campsites thru Maint Rd 1 (accessible only to us and not the public\, where the vehicles will be parked)\, and will be camping in the red circled area in the image below (at dedicated camp sites located about 100-200 feet from the parking area) and rebuild benches and apply linseed oil to the deck and benches at the amphitheater located in the image.  Note that the scale of the image is in the lower right corner.  Sorry for the poor penmanship\, but I don’t write with a mouse very well.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?  Rebuilding benches and coating the new benches and the amphitheater deck with linseed oil at the amphitheater.  The amphitheater consists of 6 benches\, each 8 foot long with 2 2×6 for seats.  The amphitheater has a deck that is about 11′ square.  We will replace the bench seat lumber and the brackets that the bench boards are screwed into.  We will set up a cut off saw at the campsite nearest the amphitheater so we can cut the lumber.  Everything gets screwed together using Torkx (T25) coated deck screws.   Once rebuilt\, we will smooth the bench seat edges with belt sanders and then coat the bench boards and deck boards using linseed oil.  Hopefully using a sprayer to apply the linseed oil.  The park (Corps of Engineers) will provide the materials\, but we need to provide our own tools\, except that they will also provide paint brushes or the sprayer.  This means that we will need Dads to bring screw guns and T-25 screw tips.  If you have a 3×21 belt sander (corded or cordless)\, please also bring that.  I will bring a miter saw (cut off saw) so we can cut the boards to length if we need to and to cut all new bench brackets.  In this case\, each boy should be able to cut a board or two\, and all can participate in fixing the new boards with cordless drills with torx bits  and coating the boards with linseed oil.  I doubt seriously that it will take more than about 3 hours to complete this project\, so there will be ample time for fishing\, hiking\, and exploring.  Yes\, you can bring your canoe or boat.  Check the park website for info on boats.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/03-26-21-03-28-21-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:Hickory Creek Campground on Lake Lewisville END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T090000 DTSTAMP:20260504T101637 CREATED:20210106T002942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T231130Z UID:4311-1619258400-1619341200@www.tsg1.org SUMMARY:04/24/21 - 04/25/21 Day or Camp: Water Quality through the Eyes of Benthic\,  Water Bugs and Fish on Lake Fork DESCRIPTION:RSVP:\n \n \n \n \n We will not attend this event\n Event Start Date* Last name of those NOT attending* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nSabine River Authority biologists Terry Wilson and others will provide hands on guidance in how to sample and identify various types of water insects\, critters\, and fish.\n\nThe location will be at the covered pavilion at the “W. C. Swearingen Recreation Area” Sabine River Authority Day Use Area on Lake Fork approximately 90 miles (an hour and 45 minutes) east of Mater Dei\, located on the north side of the branch of Lake Fork just north of Quitman (https://goo.gl/maps/KQXa4wjS3AYSWwH88). \n\n\nThere will be no Friday night camp or activities during this event.\nThere will be no Sacraments during this event.\n\nWe will get wet.  Bring bathing suits\, water shoes\, and sunscreen.  And a change of dry clothes\nBring fishing gear if you wish to fish.\nBring your mess kit.\n\nCost:  $8/person\, $24 per family max.  Covers the cost of lunch and supper on Saturday.  No additional costs for those electing the optional overnight camp Saturday night.\nRegister Online:  Register at TSG1 online as starting Friday\, April 16. \n\nSaturday will begin promptly at 10 am.\n\n1000 :  Opening Prayer\n1015 thru thru 1300:  Sampling and critter Identification techniques by Terry Wilson\, Sabine River Authority Biologist\, and other biologists\, Lake Fork\n\n1300:  Lunch- Grilled hot dogs with all the fixings\n\n1430-1700  Afternoon Sampling and identification of creatures\n1700 -1900  Fishing\, swimming\, exploring\n1900   Grilled Steak Dinner\n\n2000 pm  Depart for either the optional overnight camp at the Old Sabine River Bottom state wildlife management area\, or for home.\n\nOptional Saturday Night Camping:\n\nThose that wish will do primitive camping at the Old Sabine River Bottom State Wildlife Management Area.  We will convoy the 40 minutes from Swearingen Park to the Camp site\, Here are the directions anyway: https://goo.gl/maps/BLhSuaR5SXw7udhr5\n\nThere are three designated camping spots at the WMA\, and we will be camping at the first such designated spot\, which is located about 2 miles into the WMA\, just north of the TPWD offices at the entrance of the WMA.  You will need water\, tent\, etc.  and BUG SPRAY since this is a bottomland area after all.   While there is no direct charge to camp at any specific WMA\, a camping permit is required\, and a single use permit costs $12\, one that can be used all year\, like a license\, at any of the WMAs can be had for around $40\, and like fishing and hunting licenses\, is good for the year running from August thru August.  You can purchase the permit at any place that sells Texas hunting and fishing licenses.  This is different from a State Park pass.  To recap\, if you wanted to camp\, you need a WMA camping permit.  If you wanted to fish or hunt\, you need a regular permit for those activities\, like everywhere else.  You can obtain both of those permits at any place selling fishing licenses\, or online.\n\n\nHere is a link to the camping permit application:\nhttps://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/annual_public_hunting/#APH\n\n\nBreakfast consists of cold items.\n\nCamp will break by 9:00 am.  Folks are free to wander the WMA\, which is about 5000 acres in size.  I recommend breathable boots that can get wet.  The Sabine River is accessible in the area. I recommend driving in a truck or SUV\, as the roads in the WMA are primitive.\n\nMass can be joined at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church\, a Latin Mass\, FSSP parish located about 30 minutes south from the WMA on the northern outskirts of Tyler.  Here are the directions:  https://goo.gl/maps/SRarrhwi5gJNESiQ7  Masses are said at 8 am (low) and 10 am (Sung).\n\n\nThank you.  God bless. URL:https://www.tsg1.org/event/04-23-21-04-25-21-camp-tbd/ LOCATION:W. C. Swearingen Recreation Area END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR